Description

This rectangular variation on the traditional granny square pattern can easily be adjusted to your preferred size. A simple chain space border adds a finishing touch. Use a self-striping ombré yarn to create beautiful color changes without having to weave in ends.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog. The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable pdf for sale on CraftFoxes includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

*Skills Used *
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing
Skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces

Skill Level **
Easy
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Finished Size
Baby Blanket: 30” (76 cm) width x 36” (91.5 cm) length.

Materials **
Red Heart Super Saver Ombré yarn (100% acrylic, 10 oz/283 g/482 yd/441 m) – 3 skeins in 3967 Sea Coral, or approximately 1,075 yd (983 m) in any medium weight yarn. **PLEASE NOTE: I used just under 2 skeins of yarn for this project, so if your gauge is different than mine, you may run out before finishing. That’s why I recommend getting 3 skeins just in case.

US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

*Gauge *
16 sts (4 sets of 3 dc + ch-1 sp) = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. E*xact gauge is not critical for this project.*